Deals To Washington, Newark And Philly

HOT TICKETS

June 10, 2004|By -- Denis Horgan

If you're looking to make a quick connection or simply to enjoy the legendary beauties of Newark, N.J., Continental Airlines is offering a $68 round-trip special for last-minute travelers from the Hartford area.

You need to leave this Saturday and return Monday or Tuesday. Purchase by 12:59 a.m. Friday online at www.continental.com or by calling 800-642-1617. You may also purchase tickets using OnePass miles.

Similarly, United has a $122 round-trip offer for people looking to visit Washington this weekend, departing from Bradley Saturday and returning Monday or Tuesday. Purchase by Friday online at www.united.com. Click on ``Deals'' and then on ``Search'' under ``Domestic & International E-Fares.'' Scroll through the list of departure cities to ``Hartford.''

Using the same time frame and the same directions through its website, United also features a series of weekend specials across the Midwest from Hartford.

US Airways will fly you to Philadelphia and back for $128 over the weekend. They want you to depart Saturday and return Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Purchase by Saturday online at www.usairways.com. You may also purchase by phone at 888-359-3728 for an additional cost of $25 per ticket.

American has a $189 round-trip special to Dallas for the weekend. The offer covers departing after 7 p.m. Friday or anytime Saturday with return Monday or Tuesday. Purchase by 12:59 a.m. Saturday at www.aa.com. Click on ``Domestic Getaways for This Weekend.''

Prices do not include taxes and airport fees. Tickets are limited and tend to sell quickly.